On March 1, the Central Asia Capital Chess Cup took place — a rapid chess tournament. For our foundation, this initiative means much more than just supporting sports. Chess is about strategy, endurance, and the ability to calculate moves not only on the black-and-white board but also in business and in life.

This year, the tournament went beyond being a local event and became a full-fledged city platform, uniting two formats at once:

• Children's competitions for participants aged 6 to 12

• A corporate cup among the employees of our foundation

It was a true pleasure to watch the games of the young grandmasters. The children fought for victory, demonstrating maturity beyond their years, analytical thinking, and a genuine love for intellectual sports. We are sincerely proud of every participant!

We would like to express our special gratitude to our partners — the Kyrgyz Chess Union and the Chess Federation of Bishkek — for the high level of organization and professional support. Together, we are turning this tournament into a good annual tradition for our city, which helps nurture a new generation of strategists.

During the competition, we spoke with our young chess players and asked them what they think about this game and why they love it. Their sincere, funny, and very wise answers were gathered on small cards — a post on Instagram.